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Michelle

@trailtotoday.bsky.social

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Proud mom, lucky to work at the American Museum of Natural History, enjoy photography (all pics are my own) #Sonya7RV #Photography #EastCoastKin #ILoveNY #WeLoveNYC #AMNH #Art #Metal #Rock #StarTrek #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography

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Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Amazing looking inside flowers. Have a beautiful day ❤️ #WeekLForLookingIn #AlphabetChallenge #ColorADay #RedWed #Macro #BloomScrolling #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography #BrooklynBotanicGarden

A photograph that captures a single, vibrant tulip flower in full bloom, showcasing its intricate interior details.
Visual Elements
• Flower Structure: The tulip is open wide, featuring deep red petals with subtle dark streaks. The base of the interior transitions into a bright yellow center, creating a striking contrast.
• Reproductive Organs: Inside the flower's core, several dark, fuzzy anthers loaded with pollen surround a central, pale-colored stigma.
• Background & Foliage: The bloom is supported by a slender green stem, surrounded by smooth, broad green leaves that are slightly blurred, creating a soft depth-of-field effect that pulls focus to the flower.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My fav pic of my cousin’s dogs 😍 (I'm sure there's a cute or funny caption in there) #WeekLForLookingIn #AlphabetChallenge #WackyWednesdayArt #WackyWednesday #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography

A white dog is looking at a brown dog whose head is in a hole in the grass. Another white dog sniffs the perimeter.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Dude had a really rough day. #WeekLForLookingIn #AlphabetChallenge #HumansOfBluesky #StreetPhotography #WackyWednesdayArt #WackyWednesday #ECK #MobilePhotography #NYCPhotography

Looking through a subway window at a man

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Looking up in between the leaves #WeekLForLookingIn #AlphabetChallenge #BlueskyMonday #ColorADay #PinkMon #MagentaMonday #MacroMonday #Macro #Flowers #BloomScrolling #ECK #MobilePhotography #NaturePhotography #NYCPhotography #ShakespeareGarden #CentralPark

a large, white hibiscus flower looking upward toward a bright blue sky. Key Visual Details The Bloom: The flower features broad, delicate white petals with a textured, paper-like appearance. At its core is a deep crimson center from which a prominent, pale yellow stamen cluster extends. The Framing: Large, vibrant green leaves frame the flower on the left, right, and top edges, partially shading the top portion of the bloom and creating a natural border. Lighting: Bright, direct sunlight illuminates the lower half of the translucent white petals from behind, making them glow against the crisp blue sky visible in the background.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Pretty pink in the park today #ColorADay #PinkMon #MagentaMonday #MacroMonday #Macro #Flowers #BloomScrolling #ECK #MobilePhotography #NaturePhotography #NYCPhotography #ShakespeareGarden #CentralPark

Macro pic of a toad lily (Tricyrtis), likely a form of Formosan toad lily or a closely related species, featuring star-shaped purple-spotted petals and a fuzzy stem. Key Features Flowers: Star-shaped, orchid-like blooms with pale purple or white petals and dark purple spots. Stems: Slender, hairy or glandular stems with unopened fuzzy buds next to the open bloom.

Macro of a delicate pink blossom from a hardy begonia (Begonia grandis) plant. Soft pink petals with a bright, textured yellow center.

a vibrant pink globe amaranth (Gomphrena), possibly a cultivar like Gomphrena 'Fireworks' or Gomphrena Truffula 'Pink', featuring bright magenta flower heads with tiny yellow and white tips

Reposted by Michelle

Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Your art challenge cheat sheet for September 21-27 is here! Let's have some fun. See comments for host list and details. #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Photography #DailyArt #Painting #Drawing #ArtChallenge #ArtPrompt #TraditionalArt

Daily Art Prompts: Sept 21–27

Compiled by @handcranked

Monday, September 21
#BlueSkyMonday (anything blue)
#MacroMonday (any macro)
#MountainMonday (mountains)
#MinimalMonday (minimalism)
#ColorADay + #PinkMon

Tuesday, September 22
#RockinTuesday (rocks)
#TidesOutTuesday
#ColorADay + #BlueTue

Wednesday, September 23
#WaterfallWednesday
#WackyWednesdayArt
#ColorADay + #RedWed

Thursday, September 24
#HumansOfBlueSky (people)
#UrbanGaze (anything urban)
#PalacesAndGardens + #MellowYellow
#ColorADay + #YellowThu

Friday, September 25
#Scape (any kind of scape)
#ForestFriday
#FlyDay (critters that fly)
#ColorADay + #BWFri

Saturday, September 26
#BNWmacro
#SmallBirdSaturday
#BlueSkyArtShow + #lights
#ColorADay + #GreenSat

Sunday, September 27
#Stunday (stunning)
#BNWmacro
#ImageAndVerse (your image + any poem)
#ColorADay + #OrangeSun

All Week Art Prompts: Sept 21–27

Compiled by @handcranked

#AOFoto
(Aesthetic of the ordinary. See aofoto.art for details.)

#ArtYear (any art)

#BirdOfTheDay
(See Atlantic Birding, Helen Bennett, Alan H, or Rob Crank for daily prompt)

#ClassicMono (monochrome)

#EastCoastKin or #ECK
(Art collective open to everyone. Message @rina2012 to join.)

#ECKPalette
(See WealieArts for this week’s colors)

#ShowHeart (hearts)

#Abstractia + #geometric

#AlphabetChallenge + #WeekLForLookingIn

#MixedMedia52 + #autumn

#PaintByWords + #HarvestMoon or #music
(art, photos, and/or poetry)

#PostProcess + #subtraction
(See ‪@rjrock for photo to edit)

#SensoryArt + #fruit

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

These beauties were at Jones Beach Enjoy your night! #Chrysanthemum #PaintByWords #Stunday #FlowersOnSunday #BloomScrolling #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography

Photo of a dense dome of vibrant red flowers appears to be a garden mum (Chrysanthemum × morifolium)

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

For this week’s #AlphabetChallenge: #WeekKForKn… Knicks! The Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy is at the American Museum of Natural History through Jan 2027 #Stunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #ECK #MobilePhotography #NYCPhotography #AMNH

Closeup of NBA’s Larry O’Brien Trophy. Featuring the names of every winning team since 1947, the NBA’s trophy is newly engraved with the 2025-26 season champion New York Knicks. Depicting a regulation-size basketball entering a net, it is crafted from sterling silver with gold vermeil by Tiffany & Co and weighs approximately 30 pounds. The Larry O’Brien Trophy on view is owned by the league, distinct from the trophy presented to the Knicks.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A few favorites of my #Golden hour view when I lived in midtown Manhattan 💛 #BlueSkyArtShow #ECK #Photography #UrbanGaze #Cityscape #NYCPhotography

City skyline looking downtown with dramatic golden clouds

City skyline looking downtown with a dramatic cloudy sky with an opening

City skyline looking downtown with dramatic golden clouds

City skyline looking downtown with no clouds. The building lights are starting to show.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#Golden hour glamping at #IcelandEclipse #BlueSkyArtShow #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #Iceland #Snaefellsnes

Glamping bell tents with the majestic Snæfellsjökull glacier rising in the background during goldenhour

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

For today’s #PalacesAndGardens theme #PompAndPatterns Heliconia episcopalis and the Sacred Fire at #IcelandEclipse #Flowers #BloomScrolling #OnlyBeautifulThings #HumansOfBluesky #StreetPhotography #ECK #MobilePhotography #NaturePhotography #NYBG #Bronx, #Iceland

closeup of Heliconia episcopalis Visual FeaturesBracts: The colorful, protective parts of the plant are tightly packed and arranged in a neat, herringbone pattern.Color: The lower parts transition from a vivid red to a warm orange near the top.Tips: The edges feature dark, pointed tips where the actual tiny flowers are tucked away.

people gather around the sacred fire, one is adding wood, another playing guitar

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This Purple Majesty Millet stands tall like the lighthouse at Fire Island, NY #PompAndPatterns #PalacesAndGardens #Flowers #BloomScrolling #ClassicMono #Monochrome #BnW #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography

a black and white photo of a Purple Majesty Millet , the background is blurred

a black and white photo of the lighthouse

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A little waterfall of grass lily, star of Bethlehem & a little waterfall, both in the New York Botanical Garden #PompAndPatterns #PalacesAndGardens #Macro #Flowers #BloomScrolling #OnlyBeautifulThings #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography #NYBG #Bronx

grass lily, star of Bethlehem cascading over a rock

a little waterfall

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Going with shape and color for this one. #PompAndPatterns #PalacesAndGardens #Macro #Flowers #BloomScrolling #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography #NYCPhotography

closeup of a pumpkin

macro of an orange zinnia

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

For today’s #PalacesAndGardens theme #PompAndPatterns The center of the real sunflower looks knit. #WeekKForKn… #AlphabetChallenge #Macro #Flowers #BloomScrolling #ColorADay #YellowThu #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography #NYCPhotography

A macro of a yellow sunflower that the center is tight black.

Knitted sunflower coasters being sold in Central Park, NY

Reposted by Michelle

Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Update to this week's art challenge cheat sheet. I left last week's #AlphabetChallenge explanation. Sorry! #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Photography #DailyArt #Painting #Drawing #ArtChallenge #ArtPrompt #TraditionalArt

Daily Art Prompts: Sept 14–20

Monday, September 14
#BlueSkyMonday (anything blue)
#MacroMonday (any macro)
#MountainMonday (mountains)
#MinimalMonday (minimalism)
#ColorADay + #PinkMon

Tuesday, September 15
#RockinTuesday (rocks)
#TidesOutTuesday
#ColorADay + #BlueTue

Wednesday, September 16
#WaterfallWednesday
#WackyWednesdayArt
#ColorADay + #RedWed

Thursday, September 17
#HumansOfBlueSky (people)
#UrbanGaze (anything urban)
#PalacesAndGardens + #PompAndPatterns
#ColorADay + #YellowThu

Friday, September 18
#Scape (any kind of scape)
#ForestFriday
#FlyDay (critters that fly)
#ColorADay + #BWFri

Saturday, September 19
#BNWmacro
#SmallBirdSaturday
#BlueSkyArtShow + #golden
#ColorADay + #GreenSat

Sunday, September 20
#Stunday (stunning)
#BNWmacro
#ImageAndVerse (your image + any poem)
#ColorADay + #OrangeSun

Compiled by @handcranked

All Week Art Prompts: Sept 14–20

#AOFoto
(Aesthetic of the ordinary. See aofoto.art for details.)

#ArtYear (any art)

#BirdOfTheDay
(See Atlantic Birding, Helen Bennett, Alan H, or Rob Crank for daily prompt)

#ClassicMono (monochrome)

#EastCoastKin or #ECK
(Art collective open to everyone. Message @rina2012 to join.)

#ECKPalette
(See WealieArts for this week’s colors)

#ShowHeart (hearts)

#Abstractia + #splatter

#AlphabetChallenge + #WeekKForKn...
(anything that starts with “kn”)

#MixedMedia52 + #pink

#PaintByWords + #chrysanthemum or #bucket
(art, photos, and/or poetry)

#PostProcess + #texture
(See ‪@rjrock for photo to edit)

#SensoryArt + #wheel

Compiled by @handcranked

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Enjoy your night! #Undulating #BlueSkyArtShow #ColorADay #GreenSat #Flowers #BloomScrolling #ECK #MobilePhotography #NaturePhotography #WaveHill #Bronx

A green plant with wavy leaves

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A quick vid for today’s #BlueSkyArtShow #Undulating crowd surfing at Anthrax (mad props to the security guards!) “No one ever gets involved Apathy can never solve” Indians full lyrics in Alt text #Words #SensoryArt #ECK #MusicSky #Concerts #Metal #RockNRoll

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Iron Maiden with Anthrax & Megadeth - in the pit - so good! #HumansOfBluesky #StreetPhotography #MusicSky #Concerts #Metal #RockNRoll #ClassicRock #ECK #MobilePhotography

Iron Maiden singing Powerslave in front of a pyramid with Eddie on it.

Crowd singing with Anthrax

Crowd in front of Megadeth

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Enjoy your night! 🤍 #Minimal #BlueSkyArtShow #BnWMacro #Macro #ClassicMono #Monochrome #BnW #ECK #MobilePhotography #NaturePhotography #NYBG

A black and white macro of a plant (sorry, not sure what it is)

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Curtain tassels For today’s #PalacesAndGardens theme #PalaceRunway #Macro #BloomScrolling #ECK #MobilePhotography#NaturePhotography

A macro photograph captures a dense cluster of vibrant, exotic flowers hanging downward against a softly blurred background of green foliage. The individual blossoms are waxy, elongated, and tubular—resembling a collection of upside-down decorative pens or long, slender bells. Each flower is distinctly divided into two main color zones. The top portion, where the stem attaches, is a rich, saturated fuchsia pink. This pink section flares out slightly into a smooth, ring-like collar. Directly beneath this collar, a dark, thin, sharp zigzag line circles the tube, looking as if it were precisely drawn by hand. Below this dark, wavy border, the flower tube transitions into a smooth, pale greenish-white color that gently tapers down to a rounded tip.At the very top of the cluster, several larger, crumpled fuchsia petals bunched together form a crown from which the long, individual flower tubes dangle in a tiered arrangement. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the smooth, almost plastic-like texture of the petals and tubes.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Someone left the shag carpet out in the rain 😉 For today’s #PalacesAndGardens theme #PalaceRunway #Macro #BloomScrolling #ECK #Photography#NaturePhotography (see Alt text)

Macro of a Lamb's Ear plant with raindrops on it. Taken at Avalon on Long Island NY

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

8647, a favorite number in the states #WeekIForIntegers #AlphabetChallenge #HumansOfBluesky #StreetPhotography #ECK

A woman wears a sign that parodies Grant Wood's iconic 1930 Regionalist painting [American Gothic], modified with "8647" placards over the figures.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

7 World Trade Center This angle shows the #7 made of slats on the side of the building. #WeekIForIntegers #AlphabetChallenge #Stripes #PaintByWords #UrbanGaze #ECK #MobilePhotography #Cityscape #NYCPhotography

An upward, low-angle shot captures the highly textured podium facade of 7 World Trade Center in New York City, set against a clear blue sky.
Composition and Main Subject
• Foreground Structure: The dominant subject is the lower portion of 7 World Trade Center, which rises vertically from the bottom of the frame and recedes upward into the sky.
• Background Structure: Visible to the left, slightly behind the main tower, is the sleek, light blue glass surface of One World Trade Center, stretching toward the top left corner of the frame.
• Camera Perspective: The camera looks sharply upward from street level, creating a powerful sense of height and sharp, converging perspective lines.
Texture and Details
• Metal Finishes: The facade is made of thousands of vertical, brushed stainless steel panels. The metallic finish appears in varying shades of silver, gray, and dark charcoal depending on how the sunlight catches the metal.
• Dimensional Slats: Across the center and right portions of the wall, rows of thin, protruding metal fins (louvers) stick out perpendicular to the building. They form staggered, rhythmic geometric steps that cast distinct, crisp shadows to the right.
• Security Device: A small, black dome security camera is mounted horizontally along a thick metal dividing beam near the bottom center of the frame.
Lighting and Color
• Daylight: Strong, direct sunlight comes from the left, causing the left faces of the metal panels to glint with bright silver reflections, while the recessed spaces and right-facing angles are cast in sharp, dark shadows.
• Color Palette: The image is dominated by cool tones—the deep, reflective grays of the steel cladding, the light icy blue of the neighboring glass skyscraper, and the solid, cloudless blue sky filling the upper background.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I was lucky to see Gloria Steinem in 2023 ❤️ She was around 89 and inspiring AF. #HumansOfBluesky #OnlyBeautifulThings

Reposted by Michelle

Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Your art challenge cheat sheet for Aug 31-Sept 6 is here! Let's go! See comments for host list. Didn't get the #PalacesAndGardens theme in time. Sorry! #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Photography #DailyArt #Painting #Drawing #ArtChallenge #ArtPrompt #TraditionalArt

Daily Art Prompts: Aug 31 - Sept 6

Monday, August 31
#BlueSkyMonday (anything blue)
#MacroMonday (any macro)
#MountainMonday (mountains)
#MinimalMonday (minimalism)
#ColorADay + #PinkMon

Tuesday, September 1
#RockinTuesday (rocks)
#TidesOutTuesday
#ColorADay + #BlueTue

Wednesday, September 2
#WaterfallWednesday
#WackyWednesdayArt
#ColorADay + #RedWed

Thursday, September 3
#HumansOfBlueSky (people)
#UrbanGaze (anything urban)
#PalacesAndGardens (see Sabine for theme)
#ColorADay + #YellowThu

Friday, September 4
#Scape (any kind of scape)
#ForestFriday
#FlyDay (critters that fly)
#ColorADay + #BWFri

Saturday, September 5
#BNWmacro
#SmallBirdSaturday
#BlueSkyArtShow + #minimal
#ColorADay + #GreenSat

Sunday, September 6
#Stunday (stunning)
#BNWmacro
#ImageAndVerse (your image + any poem)
#ColorADay + #OrangeSun

Compiled by @handcranked

All Week Art Prompts: Aug 31 - Sept 6

#AOFoto
(Aesthetic of the ordinary. See aofoto.art for details.)

#ArtYear (any art)

#BirdOfTheDay
(See Atlantic Birding, Helen Bennett, Alan H, or Rob Crank for daily prompt)

#ClassicMono (monochrome)

#EastCoastKin or #ECK
(Art collective open to everyone. Message @rina2012 to join.)

#ECKPalette
(See WealieArts for this week’s colors)

#ShowHeart (hearts)

#Abstractia + #triangles

#AlphabetChallenge + #WeekIForIntegers
(clearly featuring a whole number)

#MixedMedia52 + #shadow

#PaintByWords + #acorn or #stripes
(art, photos, and/or poetry)

#PostProcess + #painterly
(See ‪@rjrock for photo to edit)

#SensoryArt + #stairs

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Enjoy your day 💛 #Triangles #Abstractia #TulipTuesday #Macro #Flowers #BloomScrolling #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography #BrooklynBotanicGarden

Petals: Six wide, smooth petals curve upward and outward to form a triangle shape. The inner surfaces are a bright golden-yellow. The outer edges and back surfaces shade into a soft, warm peach-orange.
Center: The deep center of the flower reveals a pale cream-colored, six-pointed, star-shaped stigma. Radiating out from the base of this center structure are thin, short stamens with small, dark tips.
Base: The inside floor of the flower cup, surrounding the reproductive parts, has faint, darker greenish-yellow markings.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Top of One Times Square where they drop the New Year’s Eve Ball #WeekIForIntegers #AlphabetChallenge #ColorADay #BlueTue #ECK #Photography #Cityscape #NYCPhotography

A wide-angle, eye-level photograph captures two large, illuminated marquee numbers—a "2" and a "6"—standing on an outdoor rooftop terrace at dusk against the backdrop of the midtown Manhattan skyline.
Foreground Elements Marquee Numbers: The giant numbers "2" and "6" stand side by side on a flat gray concrete surface. Each number is a thick black structural block packed with dozens of glowing, warm-white circular lightbulbs that cast a bright, yellow-gold radiance. The number "2" sits slightly to the left, and the number "6" sits to the right. Midground and Background Elements Terrace Overlook: A dark metal and glass safety railing runs horizontally behind the numbers, separating the terrace from the street below. A few silhouetted figures of people lean against the railing on the right, looking out toward the city.
The Paramount Building: Directly behind the marquee numbers stands the illuminated Paramount Building. Its tan-brick façade steps back in a classic Art Deco ziggurat style. Near the top, a large, ornate clock tower with a prominent circular clock face is lit by warm orange accent lighting. The tower is crowned by a large decorative globe.
Modern Skyscrapers: Directly behind and to the left of the Paramount Building, a towering, sleek skyscraper with a dark blue reflective glass curtain wall rises high into the sky, topped by a crown of light-tan vertical architectural fins. To the right, several other skyscrapers of varying heights and tones of orange, brown, and blue fill the dense skyline, including a very tall, slender glass spire rising far in the distance on the right edge.
Sky: The sky above transitions from a clear, bright cerulean blue at the top down to a soft, warm orange-yellow gradient near the horizon where the sun has set. The lighting is crisp, characteristic of the "blue hour" just after sunset, making the building lights and the marquee numbers stand out vividly.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Lucked out seeing this gorgeous sunset from the top of a Brooklyn Building #Summer #BlueSkyArtShow #ECK #MobilePhotography #Cityscape #Architecture #NYCPhotography #GoldenHour

The image captures a vibrant sunset behind the New York City skyline, characterized by several distinct elements:
• One World Trade Center: The iconic, pointed silhouette of One World Trade Center stands out prominently on the left side of the skyline, glowing directly in front of the setting sun.
• Golden Hour Horizon: A brilliant, fiery orange and yellow glow illuminates the lower horizon where the sun is dipping below the cityscape, casting the buildings into dark, sharp contrast.
• Wispy Cloud Formations: High above the skyline, the sky transitions into softer pastel tones filled with dynamic, feathery cirrus clouds swirling across the frame.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Hope you've enjoyed your Saturday 💕 Love the purple center on this flower we saw in Iceland. #Summer #BlueSkyArtShow #Dots #Abstractia #Macro #Flowers #BloomScrolling #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography #IcelandEclipse #Snaefellsnes

Striking petals in warm shades of orange, red, and magenta surrounding a dark purple center with bright yellow pollen.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Let the Sunshine In🎵 #Summer #BlueSkyArtShow #HumansOfBluesky #StreetPhotography #ECK #Photography #IcelandEclipse #Snaefellsnes #Iceland

The photo showcases the natural sunlight beams cutting through the tent windows, creating an ethereal lighting effect over the grass floor as attendees gather for the musical and cosmic event

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Amazing how greenery and little flowers bloom on lava fields #Summer at #Snaefellsnes #BlueSkyArtShow #ColorADay #GreenSat #ECK #GoldenHour #Photography #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #IcelandEclipse #Iceland

Golden hour hitting the mossy lava fields of Iceland just right. Rough volcanic stone, fragile green moss, and a tiny bit of magic.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

AWARE is playing behind this lava wall – see my last pic Amazing land - Snæfellsjökull volcano is in the background #PalaceMusic #PalacesAndGardens #WeekGForGrand #AlphabetChallenge #Clouds #SensoryArt #HumansOfBluesky #StreetPhotography #ECK #Photography #IcelandEclipse #Snaefellsnes #Iceland

This stunning landscape captures a disc golf basket standing amidst a rugged lava field with the iconic glacier-capped volcano, Snæfellsjökull, rising majestically in the background. The scene is from the Iceland Eclipse Festival held on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, where visitors gathered to experience outdoor recreation alongside cultural celebrations.
• The Backdrop: The prominent snow-covered mountain is Snæfellsjökull, a 700,000-year-old stratovolcano located within Snæfellsjökull National Park in western Iceland.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

AWARE playing at the #IcelandEclipse festival! #PalaceMusic #PalacesAndGardens #HumansOfBluesky #StreetPhotography #WeekGForGrand #AlphabetChallenge #ECK #Photography #Snaefellsnes #Iceland

AWARE plays in a crowd on a sunny day

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

#PalaceMusic #PalacesAndGardens Clever sundial on the building at the Planting Fields Arboretum, NY #ECK #Photography

This photo shows a close-up view of a large, decorative sundial carved directly into a light gray stone wall.
Key Features of the Photo
• The Sundial Face: The sundial is a square stone panel. Inside it is a circle with a carving of a sun face at the top. The sun has a serious or slightly grumpy expression. Carved lines split the bottom half of the circle into sections.
• The Numbers: Roman numerals (like VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, and I) are carved along the outer edge of the circle. These numbers represent the hours of the day.
• The Gnomon: A long, dark metal tube sticks straight out from the sun's mouth. This piece is called a gnomon (pronounced NOH-mon). It is the part of a sundial that casts a shadow to show the time.
• The Shadow: You can see a dark, straight shadow cast by the metal tube pointing down toward the number "I" on the dial.
• Decorations: The square frame has a twisted rope pattern border. In the bottom corners, there are small carvings of roses.
• The Background: The sundial is built into a smooth stone wall with decorative ledger borders. At the very top of the frame, a bright green tree peaks out against a clear, solid blue sky.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Despite Many clouds, we got to witness the eclipse! My daughter was in the middle of getting this tattoo and we all stepped out of the tent to be in awe together 💙 #Tattoo @ven.ustattoo #SensoryArt #silhouette #IcelandEclipse #SolarEclipse #Iceland #Snaefellsnes #ECK #MobilePhotography

Venus begins the fine line tattoo process on my daughter in a white tent with a window.

A bad phone shot of the eclipse beginning.

The top tattoo is the eclipse, the bottom is a flower.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

To the #IcelandEclipse festival and back to our campground #BlueSkyArtShow #Earth The Long Walk #AlphabetChallenge #WeekFForFilms #ColorADay #GreenSat #Iceland #ECK #MobilePhotography #Snaefellsnes #Snæfellsjökull

Looking over a lava field to see the dome at the festival.

My daughter looking back as we walk toward the campgrounds, Snæfellsjökull is in the background.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

This truck kicked up a lot of #Earth as he passed. #BlueSkyArtShow Smokey and the Bandit #AlphabetChallenge #WeekFForFilms #Iceland #IcelandEclipse #ECK #MobilePhotography #Snaefellsnes

A large truck drives toward us kicking up dirt from the road. The sky is blue with some clouds near the mountaintops.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I don’t always post pics of me and my daughter, but when I do, we’re wearing tiaras 🤣 #MixedMedia52 #repetition #SciArtExchange table at #IcelandEclipse #Snaefellsnes #HumansOfBlueSky #ColorADay #YellowThu #Iceland #ECK #MobilePhotography

We’re holding the little flags we made

Sign says, Design your flag
Leave your mark
@SciArtExchange (Instagram)
SciArtEx.net
Take it with you! Plant it!

BEE intentional, truthful, kind flag by my daughter

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Right Stuff #AlphabetChallenge #WeekFForFilms Christopher "Chuie" Huie Speaker | Astronaut | Aerospace Engineer Such a fun speaker at #IcelandEclipse #SensoryArt #silhouette #ColorADay #RedWed #Iceland #ECK #MobilePhotography #Snaefellsnes

Chuie in front of the stage where he spoke.

Black and white photo of him watching Astronaut Ron Garen

Him on the stage in front of a photo of the earth from above.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

We all love a cloud in a forest pond pic, but for a change, here is a dirty city street puddle with a building in it – enjoy🤣 For today’s #BlueSkyArtShow theme #Water #WeekEForEphemeral #AlphabetChallenge #Angles #Abstractia #ECK #MobilePhotography #Cityscape #NYCPhotography

Pic taken standing on the sidewalk looking down at a puddle (the road is painted red because it's a bus lane) a building is reflected in the puddle.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

LEGO Swimmer by Nathan Sawaya The Art of the Brick #Water #BlueSkyArtShow #WeekEForEphemeral #AlphabetChallenge #Angles #Abstractia #ECK #MobilePhotography

Visual Elements
• The Figure: A monochromatic blue, blocky, pixelated representation of a human body resting on its back or side. One leg is bent upward at the knee, creating an inverted "V" shape in the center. One arm is raised up over the head.
• The Base: The figure lies on top of a loose mound or pool of smaller blue bricks scattered across a flat white floor.
• The Background: A vibrant blue wall with vertical, wavy light reflections that mimic an underwater environment or a swimming pool.
Style and Effect
• Topography: The blocks are arranged in tiered, stepped layers, giving the body a contour-map or digital 3D-render appearance.
• Atmosphere: The strong overhead blue lighting creates shadows that emphasize the curves and ridges of the sculpture.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

A different version of a double rainbow #Water for today’s #BlueSkyArtShow #WeekEForEphemeral #AlphabetChallenge #Angles #Abstractia #ColorADay #GreenSat #ECK #Photography #NYCPhotography #Sail4th250

Pic taken from One World Observatory July 4, 2026. Three boats spray water, two have rainbows.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

The Atlantic Ocean covered the sand all the way to the boardwalk at Jones Beach, NY last year after hurricane Erin #Water #BlueSkyArtShow #WeekEForEphemeral #AlphabetChallenge #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #Seascape

Pic at sunset of tables and chairs that were near the boardwalk - all covered in ocean water.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Sometimes a simple phone pic in the rain makes me smile. #Water #BlueSkyArtShow #ColorADay #GreenSat #WeekEForEphemeral #AlphabetChallenge #ECK #MobilePhotography #NaturePhotography

Greenery as it rains so there are many drops on it all.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Ren Faire Reflections #Water #BlueSkyArtShow #ColorADay #GreenSat #ECK #Photography #NYRF #NYRenFaire #WhereFantasyRules

reflections of a little village at the New York Renaissance Faire

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Happy #InternationalCatDay! One of my favorite pics of my son and our cat Shadow 💞 #Caturday #Small #SensoryArt #WeekEForEphemeral #AlphabetChallenge #ECK #MobilePhotography

Many years ago, my adorable son and our beautiful cat lay on the bed.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Enjoy your night 🤍 #FloralFriday #Scape #WeekEForEphemeral #AlphabetChallenge #ColorADay #BWFri #ClassicMono #Monochrome #BnW #Macro #FlowersOnFriday #Flowers #BloomScrolling #ECK #MobilePhotography #NaturePhotography

These flowers are Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata). A black and white photo featuring a dense, spherical cluster of flowers blooming from a central hub. Subject and Composition:
• Floral Structure: A central cluster of un-opened flower buds is tightly packed at the core. Individual blossoms radiate outward from this center on slender stems, creating a full, rounded arrangement.
• Petal Details: Each open flower features five smooth, overlapping petals that form a symmetrical, star-like circle. A small central eye or stamen is visible at the very center of the blossoms.
• Color Palette: The entire image is presented in monochrome or a toned black-and-white style. The light-colored petals stand out dramatically against the dark background.
Lighting and Background:
• Lighting: Soft, overhead lighting accentuates the delicate contours, fine lines, and smooth textures of the petals.
• Background: A deeply shadowed, out-of-focus background of dark foliage isolates the blooming cluster, making the floral arrangement the sole focus of the composition.

Michelle @trailtotoday.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Foxglove for #FloralFriday #Scape #WeekEForEphemeral #AlphabetChallenge #Macro #Flowers #BloomScrolling #OnlyBeautifulThings #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography #NYBG #Bronx

This plant is a Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), identified by its tall spires of tubular, bell-shaped flowers. The flowers in the image are rosy-purple with distinctive white throats featuring dark spots, which help guide pollinators like bees. While beautiful, all parts of the foxglove plant are highly toxic if ingested. This plant is a key source of compounds used to make heart medicines, such as digoxin